Choosing the right care type depends on your loved one's needs for daily activities, memory support, and medical care. This framework can help narrow your options.
Decision Framework
Independent living fits those who are independent or need minimal help with daily activities, have none or mild memory concerns, and require minimal medical support.
Assisted living suits those with minimal to moderate daily help needs, none or mild memory concerns, and minimal to moderate medical needs.
Memory care is appropriate when daily needs are moderate to extensive, memory concerns are moderate to severe, and medical needs range from moderate to skilled.
Skilled nursing is for those with extensive daily help needs and skilled or intensive medical requirements.
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